This is an exert from the club email I am writing, its by no means complete or properly proofed but I wanted to get it out into the hands of the people before the night was over, please ask any questions you might have and I will try to answer them in the morning.

CAMPING, CAMPING, CAMPING  Earls by the River Campground at 46171 Chilliwack Lake Rd, Chilliwack, BC V2R 4M8.

July 16^th 17^th and 18^th.   July 16^th is the Friday setup day.  Those of you that can get away Friday night, are welcome to come out Friday.  Saturday will be the big Club Picnic Day, food Friends and Fiero’s.  Sunday the 18^th will be the wrap up day.     Rules, and Regulations are simple.  There are none.    

                 Food for people on Friday and Sunday is to be provided by yourself, however Saturday the club funds will be used to supply lunch for those that come for the official club BBQ day.

This is the only official club event where alcohol is allowed.  So feel free to bring your coolers filled with whatever your choice of beverages are.    Cost’s, Earl always says its 10 bucks a night per person, however he usually gives us a price break at the time we pay.  However plan on bringing at least 10 bucks per night.   I will have my big inverter along with us to supply at least some power if we need it.   Cell phones are unfortunately nearly useless.  I was hoping to have data connection for the laptop so we could have Internet and Email at the site, but that does not look like it will be an option.  We may still use the laptop to at the least watch some car movies on Friday or Saturday night. 

          BBQ’s, we will only be brining one small BBQ, so if you have a spare BBQ that you can bring, please bring it. 

Hmm, there is a river right across the road from the site so if you want to soak your feet that is an option as well. 

          So grab your Fiero, grab your tent, and lets have a party. 

YEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.

I've been waiting for this for too damn long.

Those of you that can get away early, Lisa and I are leaving Friday at approximately noon for the Campsite.  So if you want to drive out with us, be here at noon.  The weather is looking good for the entire 3 days.  There is also an impromptu Pick A Part trip to the wreckers on Saturday before the club BBQ starts. 

I think Patty had said after the BBQ he had wanted to go. Me, I don't care. lol

OLD MAN, WHEN ARE WE LEAVING?

Romeo wrote: OLD MAN, WHEN ARE WE LEAVING?

Well, it was never really made clear (I don't recall) what time the actual BBQ was going to take place. It might be best if we went to Pick-a-Part relatively early before the BBQ. Then we can sit back after we eat and have a couple of brewskies and not worry about going off and getting dirty.

I haven't looked at a map yet to see where the campground is in relation to Pick-a-Part. Depending on how early you want to go poke around the wrecking yard, might it work best if I meet you there on the way out, or shall I go to the campground first and then we leave together to go strip cars?

Forgot to mention Radio's GRMS if you got em.  Will be handy for the wrecking yard as well as at the camp site for those that chose to go to the river.

Also here is a list of extra gadgets that I am bringing

Jumper Boxes, x 2
Spare Car Battery
Inverter x 2 350w and 1500w
Laptop and Charger and Misc (17" Widescreen for Movies)
Cable to go from Laptop to Phone
External Hard Drive with Top Gear and Movies  on it plus all Major club videos and runs.
Digital Camera plus Spare Batteries
GMRS Radios x 2 with charger

Assorted Coolers both For Ice and Wine

Thinking I might bring a set of external Laptop Speakers with Sub for movies as well.

Capt Fiero wrote: Campground is about 10-15kms from Pick A Part maybe a 15min drive.  May even be shorter than that.

Well, it might be easier if I simply go to the campground first then.

Unless I hear otherwise from Tristan, perhaps I should aim to be at the campground around 10 am and we (whomever wants to go to Pick-a-Part) can figure it out from there.

Honestly Pat, I would be at the site for 8am and kick tristn a few times until he gets his but up and then sneak down to the Pick A Part. 

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Let me know if you want me to bring any tools like the cordless impact and Cordles sdrills., or other stuff.  I know you guys are both bringing basic hand toools. 

Tristn are you still coming over here first. To drive out with me and Lisa, she will be in the Blazer with the Trailer which means my 88GT gets to tow free.  I'll have 250-300lbs of electronics in teh car that slightly weight me down, but would be a good chance to see just how nuts we can go.

      (however with your suspension the way it is, not sure just how fast you are going to want to take your car.  Either way I wil be taking leak in the 88 and keep a brisk cruise up to the site. 

P.S. All Money needs to go through our Treasurer Lisa as the club has already paid for part of the site in advance and the first few people need to pay the club back for the purchase,

Can I get a quick list

Whos is Coming Friday Saturday and Sunday

1. Lisa and Arianna
2. Myself 88GT
3. Tristen 86GT
4. Dawg and Micheal 87 V6 5spd

Who is Coming Saturday for the day

1. Patrick 86GT
2. 
   
3. Marlene
4. Austin
5. Overnight Satuday Tim Zickman overnight

Who is coming just for the day on Sunday.

1. Anybody

Pleaes reply with your name and I'll get you on the list.

Capt Fiero wrote: Honestly Pat, I would be at the site for 8am and kick tristn a few times until he gets his but up and then sneak down to the Pick A Part.

It's going to take me at least an hour to get there. I don't want to be leaving here at 7 am and arriving at the campground at 8 am only to discover that Tristan is passed out in a tree.

Capt Fiero wrote: Let me know if you want me to bring any tools like the cordless impact and Cordles sdrills., or other stuff.  I know you guys are both bringing basic hand toools.

I dunno, do you have anything that would make removing front lower control arms easier. (Maybe they're not bad, I've never removed one before.) I was thinking I might grab a couple of '85-'87 lower control arms to put on the '84 as the original '84 ones are a little different and they're responsible for making the turning radius terrible. The first time I cut sharply in the '84, I thought something was wrong with the steering (compared to the '86 and '87 that I have) as it turns so wide.

Maybe Austin can bring his balljoint popper.

Patrick wrote: I dunno, do you have anything that would make removing lower control arms easier. (Maybe they're not bad, I've never removed one before.) I was thinking I might grab a couple of '85-'87 lower control arms to put on the '84 as the original '84 ones are a little different and they're responsible for making the turning radius terrible. The first time I cut sharply in the '84, I thought something was wrong with the steering (compared to the '86 and '87 that I have) as it turns so wide. Maybe Austin can bring his balljoint popper.

Ouchie.. and I thought '85-87s had a bad enough turning radius   Yep I'll try to grab it from my buddy and pack it w/ my tools.

Hey David and Patrick, Tristan is on fire with regards to getting up early and being awesome. On an unrelated note, I also have four (Well, three and a half as I type this) Monster Energy's to bring with me.

Yeah, what now?

Romeo wrote: Tristan is on fire with regards to getting up early and being awesome.

Okay AB (Awesome Boy), I'll aim to arrive at the campground sometime from 9-9:30 am then.

Dr.Fiero wrote: Remember to bring TWO 18mm wrenches for the big bolts.

Hmmm... might have to snag a second one from someone.

Austin wrote: Patrick wrote: Maybe Austin can bring his balljoint popper. Yep I'll try to grab it from my buddy and pack it w/ my tools.

So Austin, are you planning to arrive at the campground around the same time as me (9-9:30 am) before Tristan and I (and whomever else might be going) head off to Pick-a-Part?

[EDIT] I'll check this thread for any response before I leave at 8 am.

Patrick wrote: So Austin, are you planning to arrive at the campground around the same time as me (9-9:30 am) before Tristan and I (and whomever else might be going) head off to Pick-a-Part? [EDIT] I'll check this thread for any response before I leave at 8 am.

I don't think I'll be able to make it out quite that early.  If I do i'll head to the camp site first, otherwise I'll probably see you guys at the wreckers.

Austin wrote: I don't think I'll be able to make it out quite that early.  If I do i'll head to the camp site first, otherwise I'll probably see you guys at the wreckers.

Okay, gotcha. It might be somewhat of challenge running across each other at the wreckers (large area), but we'll keep a lookout for you there if you don't go to the campground first.

Arghh sorry guys.. I have the worst luck

Was on my way out there this morning on the highway and overheated :(  It happened just as I got onto the Port Mann, the temp gauge pegged and I had to ride it out to the top of the hill just before 152nd.  Let it cool down, checked in at Chevron, cooled down again before filling it with water.  Turns out I hit a big pothole on highway 1 just before the bridge and it cracked the plastic end cap of the Radiator.  I had no choice but to pull the thermostat, fill w/ straight water and take it easy back home.  SOOO choked i didn't make it out to the 'Wack with you guys

Hope you guys had a better day than I!  On another note the car ran superb other than that.

Just got in after spending the day out in Chilliwack. I'm bagged after spending all day in the sun and then driving home late. At least there's not much traffic on the highway this time of night.

Austin, sorry to hear you had problems!

Without no balljoint popper at my disposal, I didn't bother to pick up any front lower control arms. I'll get 'em next time when I'm suitably prepared.

GOD DAMN THAT WAS FUN.

And a special thank you to Lisa, David, and of course, the two ladies from the beach.

Running a 4cyl Rad in the time being til the car gets some major overhauling this winter.  Highly considering the 3-row Aluminum rad.

Incase anyones interested, it appears to be model CC828 from http://www.championcooling.com - www.championcooling.com  .  Group buy anyone?   Prices seem to be ranging from the $180 - 200US range on eBay.

Patrick:  YOu're welcome to borrow the balljoint tool if you'd like.  Gimme a ring next time you guys are working on cars or something and I'll bring it by.